A FAMILY has been left mourning the loss of a dad-of-four who died from devastating injuries following a collision with a bus.

Alan Hall, of Barrows Green Lane, Widnes, lost a three-day fight for life in hospital after being severely injured in the accident with a single-decker.

It is believed he was trying to cross the road at the time.

Police, who are investigating the accident, have appealed for witnesses to the incident, which happened outside Green Oaks shopping centre near the junction of Green Oaks Way and Gerard Street at about 11.29am on Wednesday, April 4.

The vehicle involved in the crash was a 39-seat motor coach run by Halton Transport.

Mr Hall, who worked as a security guard for Group 4, based at Tanhouse Lane, leaves his wife, Pamela, and children Mark, Jane, Mandy and Vicky.

Mrs Hall said: 'All Alan ever lived for was his family and he loved to watch the rugby on the television. He was quiet and unassuming and had few hobbies but was always devoted to me, his children and his grandchildren.' Police sealed off nearby roads and diverted traffic away while police accident investigators checked the scene.

Mr Hall died at Whiston Hospital on Saturday, April 7. A post mortem revealed he had died from head injuries. An inquest into the death was opened on April 12 and has been adjourned until a date to be set.

? Anyone who witnessed the incident or can provide information regarding events leading up to it should contact Cheshire Constabulary on 01244 613761.